Santa Clara County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 1,916,831.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,621/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+194% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,982/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+211% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$3,483/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+196% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$4,602/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+202% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$5,010/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
+185% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,608 | $2,621 | +$13 (+0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,975 | $2,982 | +$7 (+0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,446 | $3,483 | +$37 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,477 | $4,602 | +$125 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,878 | $5,010 | +$132 (+2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$119,280
$9,940/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$139,320
$11,610/month gross
Other Counties in California
Stanislaus County
1 BR: $1,356/mo
Kern County
1 BR: $1,140/mo
Colusa County
1 BR: $995/mo
Los Angeles County
1 BR: $2,085/mo
San Luis Obispo County
1 BR: $1,914/mo
Merced County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.